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deliberately, adv. 1. intentionally, purposefully, on purpose, willfully, of one's own free will, volitionally, voluntarily, on one's own; premeditatedly, pre-meditatingly, with aforethought, predeterminately; meditatedly, meditatively, studiously, considerately; preconcertedly, designedly, calculatedly, wittingly, knowingly, with one's eyes wide open, in cold blood.
2. thoughtfully, determinedly, decidedly, resolutely, unwaveringly; methodically, systematically, in an orderly manner; coolly, calmly, collectedly, composedly, dispassionately; painstakingly, thoroughly, meticulously, scrupulously; circumspectly, cautiously, carefully, prudently, discreetly; charily, warily, guardedly, watchfully, vigilantly.
3. steadily, evenly, regularly; stably, solidly, firmly, surely, confidently, unhesitatingly, unhesitantly, un-hesitatively, unfalteringly; unhurriedly, in a leisurely manner, slowly, measuredly, gradually, lingeringly; ploddingly, trudgingly, laboriously.
deliberation, n. 1. excogitation, excogitating, consideration, advisement; speculation, speculating, taking to heart, pondering, musing, thoughtfulness, thinking over, weighing, revolving, review, reviewing, study, studying, scrutinization, scrutinizing, examination, examining, inspection, inspecting, conning; contemplation, contemplating, meditation, meditating, reflection, reflecting, rumination, ruminating, brooding, mulling over, concentration, concentrating, focusing, cerebration, cerebrating.
2. consultation, consulting, conference, conferring, discussion, discussing, debate, debating, argument, arguing, reasoning.
3. intention, intentionality, purposefulness, willfulness, volition, determination, deliberateness; premeditation, forethought, aforethought, calculation, coldbloodedness.
4. methodicalness, systematicness, orderliness, painstakingness, thoroughness, meticulousness, scrupulousness; circumspection, caution, cautiousness, carefulness, prudence, discretion; chariness, wariness, guardedness, watchfulness, vigilance; steadiness, evenness, stability, solidness, firmness, sureness, confidence; leisureliness, slowness, ploddingness.
delicacy, n. 1. lightness, fineness, slightness, slenderness, fragility, daintiness; translucency, tenuity, diaphaneity, transparence, etherealness, flimsiness; tenderness, softness.
2. tidbit, appetizer, dainty, bonbon, sweetmeat, luxury.
3. refinement, finesse, nicety, grace, sensibility; fastidiousness, exactness, accuracy, precision, scrupulosity, carefulness; subtlety, sensitivity, sensitiveness.
4. criticalness, precariousness, ticklishness; difficulty, arduousness.
5. frailty, frailness, infirmity, feebleness,
delicate, adj. 1. dainty, fine, sheer, transparent, translucent; smooth, silken, soft, thin, gauzy, gossamer; elegant, exquisite, choice, tender.
2. fragile, frail, perishable; slender, slight, attenuated, small; feeble, weak, ailing, unwell, infirm, sickly.
3. faint, muted, subdued, pastel, subtle.
4. difficult, ticklish, critical, precarious, SI. hairy, dangerous.
5. perceptive, sensitive, tactful, politic, diplomatic, considerate; careful, exact, accurate, painstaking.
6. discriminating, refined, discerning, fastidious; squeamish, prudish, finical, finicky.
delicious, adj. 1. delectable, tasty, dainty, appetizing, luscious, ambrosial, ambrosian, flavorful, epicurean; succulent, juicy, rich; nectareous, nectarean, sweet, tender; palatable, toothsome, Scot. gustable.
2. fragrant, odoriferous, aromatic, perfumy, perfumed, scented; sweet, sweet-smelling.
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The reason most mosquito bites itch is because mosquitoes inject saliva into the persons skin before they suck your blood. They take it out once they are done, but if they are forced to fly away, they don't get a chance to draw the saliva out. And it is their saliva that causes the itch. .. More >>
